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Workers at GC Stores Ratify First Union Contract
Christian Wissmuller | Upfront | July 11, 2017On July 11, the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union's (RWDSU) newly unionized Guitar Center workers at four stores in New York (NY), Chicago (IL), Danvers (MA), and Las Vegas (NV), unanimously ratified their first contract.
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NAMM Foundation Announces $675,000 in Grants to Music Ed Programs
Christian Wissmuller | Upfront | July 6, 2017​The NAMM Foundation has announced that the organization will benefit 24 different music education programs with $675,000 in grants, an increase made possible by NAMM Foundation donors.
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American DJ, Atlas-IED, and Quest Join KMC Pro Audio Portfolio
Christian Wissmuller | Upfront | July 6, 2017KMC Pro Audio has announced that American DJ, AtlasIED, and Quest have joined its expanding roster of Pro Audio brands.
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Morley/Ebtech Partners with Hal Leonard as USA Master Distributor.
Christian Wissmuller | Upfront | July 5, 2017Sound Enhancement LLC, manufacturer of Morley® and Ebtech® brand products, has announced their recent agreement with Hal Leonard MI Distribution to serve as Master Distributor for the majority of our dealers in the U.S.
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Sweetwater’s GearFest 2017 Draws Record Crowds and Sales
Christian Wissmuller | Upfront | June 30, 2017Sweetwater Sound has announced that GearFest 2017 was a bigger success than ever, breaking every record established by previous GearFest events.
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Dealers and Yamaha Managers Tour Bösendorfer Vienna Factory
Christian Wissmuller | Upfront | June 21, 2017A select group of Bö​sendorfer dealers joined members of the Yamaha management team for a tour of the Bösendorfer factory in Wiener Neustadt, just south of Vienna, where they experienced the company's craftsmanship first-hand.
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Alvarez Artists Take the Stage at Summer NAMM
Christian Wissmuller | Upfront | June 20, 2017Alvarez Guitars is one of the sponsors of Muriel Anderson's All Star Guitar Night this year at Summer NAMM.
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GC Opens New Location in Maryland
Christian Wissmuller | Upfront | June 20, 2017Guitar Center recently opened its latest retail location, a brand-new 12,000-square-foot store in Silver Spring, Maryland.
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KMC to Distribute Mackie in the U.S.
Christian Wissmuller | Upfront | June 15, 2017KMC Pro Audio has announced that it has been appointed to serve as a United States distributor of Mackie loudspeakers, mixers, portable PA systems, recording and studio monitoring products.
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Music & Arts Opens New Location in New Jersey
Christian Wissmuller | Upfront | June 12, 2017Music & Arts has announced the opening of its newest musical instrument store and lessons facility in Ramsey, New Jersey.
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Manhasset Announces Distribution Agreement with T.H.Y. Designs
Christian Wissmuller | Upfront | June 12, 2017Manhasset Stands has announced their exclusive distribution agreement with T.H.Y. Designs,LLC., manufacturer of the Wind Wynderâ„¢.
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Tascam Names KMC Pro Audio as U.S. Distribution Partner
Christian Wissmuller | Upfront | June 8, 2017TASCAM, the professional audio division of TEAC Corporation, has appointed KMC Pro Audio to serve as a non-exclusive United States distribution partner, according to an announcement made by KMC vice president of merchandising Roger Hart.
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